Lost Horse Mine
Lost Horse Mine dates back to Johnny Lang, a rancher who bought the claim for $1000 in 1890. This mine was very successful, producing more than 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 of silver in its 37 years of operation. It is a hardy relic of the California Gold Rush era and one of the best-preserved mines found in Joshua Tree National Park. Lost Horse Mine is accessed either by hiking the entire loop around Lost Horse Mountain (6.7 miles), or by an easier out-and-back hike directly to the mine (4 miles round trip). (Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA)
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